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mettle

[met-l] / ˈmɛt l /


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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While that may be unfashionable in today’s world of prediction markets, cryptocurrencies, and highflying artificial-intelligence bets, Vanguard Wellington has long proven its mettle and is likely to keep doing so.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Professional-services firm EY tested its mettle in predicting future behavior, asking it to replicate a global, yearlong survey of 3,600 high-net-worth investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Murrayfield should be a huge examination of their new found mettle, though.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

And not just for the money: for the feeling of having proved his mettle, if you will.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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